9/11 Memorial Prayer Service
On September 11, 2002 at 12:05 p.m. Saint Joseph Cathedral will hold  a memorial prayer and communion service intended to commemorate those who lost their lives in the terrible tragedy of the 911 events and for all those who still suffer the effects of that day.  We join our nation in a day of prayer, remembrance, and support.  The Cathedral funeral bell will toll for one hour and forty five minutes starting at 8:46 a.m. as a reminder of the time those events occurred.  Presiders for the prayer service will be Deacon Jim Gorski and Deacon Tom Johnston.

9/11 Catholic.Org Webpage
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Weekday Mass and Confessions Schedule Changes
Please note: Due to the upcoming holiday and the 2002 Clergy Conference, the next few weeks will bring necessary changes.

• September 2^nd  - 7:30 a.m. Mass only – There will be no 12:05 p.m. or 5:15 p.m. Mass due to the Holiday.

• September 9^th through the 11^th – 7:30 a.m. Mass only – No Confessions

• September 11^th – There will be a Memorial Prayer and Communion Service for the victims of 911 at 12:05 p.m.

• September 12^th – 7:30 a.m. Mass & 5:15 p.m. Mass – there will be no 12:05 p.m. Mass.

Masses will resume as regularly scheduled beginning the week of September 16^th.  We thank you for your understanding.

RCIA Begins September 18, 2002
The First session of RCIA will be held on Wednesday, September 18, from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the undercroft.  This introductory session will include a basic explanation of the RCIA process and conclude with a tour of the Cathedral and a prayer service.  All those considering entering the Catholic Church or those wishing to become a part of the RCIA process are encouraged to attend.  For more information, please contact Jimmy Hatfield at 241-2544, ext. 296 or e-mail him at jhatfield@insight.rr.com.  You can visit our R.C.I.A. page online by clicking here.

St. Joseph Cathedral Scripture Study Returns
September 15^th will be the first of an 8-week series on the Old Testament.  Using the DeSales Study Program, we will survey the Hebrew Scriptures by focusing on the following topics:  “The Genesis of the Covenant”, “Abraham and the Patriarchs”, “Moses, Exodus, and Covenant”, “Israel: God’s Chosen People”, “A Kingdom Divided: The Early Prophets”, “The Babylonian Disaster: Later Prophets”, “Judaism: The Move form Politics to Faith”, “Psalms: The Prayer Books of the Old and New Covenants”.  The cost of the program is $10.00 to cover the cost of the materials used.  Meetings will be held in the undercroft at 8:30 a.m.

Parish School of Religion
The Children’s Religious Education Program begins on September 16^th.  Parents may register their children for the Sacraments of First Penance, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. If you wish to experience the blessings of sharing your faith with the youth in our parish, please consider offering your time as a volunteer.  You may contact Father David for further information by calling 224-1295.

Cathedral@columbus.rr.com E-mail Lost
Due to technical difficulties some e-mail sent to the Cathedral@columbus.rr.com address before August 30 was lost.  If you have sent e-mail to that address prior to that date and are waiting a response back, chances are the e-mail got lost.  Please re-send your e-mail to the same e-mail address.  Sorry for the inconvenience.

Eucharistic Ministers and Hospitality Volunteers Needed
Anyone who comes to the 5:15 Mass on Sunday and is interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister can call Deacon Tom at 267-1903 or e-mail at: thomjohnst@aol.com  If you are currently a Eucharistic Minister or Hospitality Minister attending the 5:15 p.m. Mass on Sunday, please come to the sacristy to see if you are needed. 

Get Your 2003 Entertainment Book
Support St. Joseph Cathedral and save money at the same time.  Parish Council is selling Entertainment books again this year.  Entertainment books are only $30.00, and include 50% off and two-for one offer at the best places in town.  The books are being sold after the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday now through October.  If you can't make it to the 10:30 AM Mass, please contact the Cathedral Secretary, Katie, by e-mail at cathedral@columbus.rr.com or by phone (614-224-1295).  Katie can reserve an Entertainment Book for you and arrange for you to pick up the book at a Mass (please bring cash or a check made out to St. Joseph Cathedral).  Thank you, Judy Bateman.

New PSR Director
NEW PSR (PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION) DIRECTOR FOR ST. JOSEPH CATHEDRAL:  Xavier Harrison is our new PSR Director.  Xavier has been a parishioner for 9 years.  He and his wife Sherry have four children: Taylor, age 7; Kenedi, age 5; Xavier III, age 2; and their newest addition is Demera, age 1 month.  Xavier is active in the RCIA and holds the position of Vice President in the Parish Council.  Sherry is active as a PSR teacher as well as being active with the parish council also. Xavier’s goals for his position as PSR Director are to increase the amount of family awareness and to keep the program active.  Currently there are 5 active members of the program.  His hopes are to make St. Joseph Cathedral a family orientated parish as well as a downtown parish.

Amy Grant in Concert
AMY GRANT, international Christian/Pop recording artist will appear in concert with Fernando Ortega one night only, September 20, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Hall 125 E. First Street,  Dayton, Ohio.   Tickets go on sale August 9.  Tickets are $38.50, $35.00 and $28.50 and are available at the Memorial Hall box office or by telephone at 937-224-9000.  All seats reserved. The St. Peter's Children's choir will also perform.  Sponsored by: The St. Peter Catholic Church and WLQT- Lite 99.9  for the benefit of the St. Peter Children's Fund.

Buy Your Illustrated History of the Diocese of Columbus Book
The hard cover book is printed on glossy paper in full color and is 128 pages long.  The book costs $25.00 each.  You can also purchase a book by printing and filling out a form and then mail it to the Cathedral office.  Click here to view the form (Adobe Acrobat Reader required).

Cathedral Newsletter: First Issue
We are compiling stories for our first edition of the Cathedral Newsletter.  The Newsletter will be used to spread the news of our parish including births, special dates, prayer requests, and more.  If you have an announcement for the Newsletter, please contact the Cathedral Website's Webmaster at Webmaster@SaintJosephCathedral.org.

We Need Your Help
PLEASE DO NOT GIVE MONEY TO THE STREET PEDDLERS loitering on the steps and the back alley of the Cathedral before and after Mass!  Giving money to the peddles is a very dangerous situation that entices them to return, but is a problem for those who work at the Cathedral Square on a regular basis.  Not only does the Cathedral, but services in the immediate area provide food, clothing, housing, and advice for job allocation to these people.

A NOTE FROM FATHER MIKE: Perhaps some clarification is needed about the bulletin announcement asking you not to give to the “panhandlers” around the Cathedral.  The fact is that many that beg are not homeless but hustlers.  At the Cathedral, we provide sandwiches and a fruit twice a day, seven days a week.  We provide fuel vouchers for travelers who get stranded and we give a monthly donation to the YMCA in order to help the homeless.  In the office behind the Cathedral is the JOIN office.  They provide help to persons who might be having trouble paying utility bills; getting food, clothing, or medicine.   We do a great deal to help the poor and the homeless but many of those begging on the weekend want the money for alcohol or drugs.  To give them money is to help contribute to their early death.   If some of you want to do more for the poor and the homeless, I suggest that you get involved with our St. Vincent de Paul Society. It is a parish organization that is committed to helping the poor. I hope this clears up some misconceptions.  - Father Mike

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